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This section includes the latest news relating to U.S. security policy around the world. Updated daily, the news provided in this searchable database highlights the most relevant security developments from around the world. 

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U.S. Conditions Pakistan Military Aid on Offensive Against Haqqanis

Monday, May 16, 2016
The U.S. State Department has informed Pakistan that its entire annual military aid from the United States will be on hold until they agree to certain “actions,” including a new military offensive against the Haqqani Network, a Taliban-linked faction active in North Waziristan.English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Author(s): 
Jason Ditz
Publisher / Source: 
AntiWar.com
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
Security Assistance

Georgia Launches U.S.-Led Military Drill Despite Russian Warning

Monday, May 16, 2016
Georgia has launched a two-week military exercise with NATO allies led by the U.S. despite Russia’s warnings that they have been following the preparations and consider Georgia’s actions provocative.English
Country(s): 
Georgia
Author(s): 
Damien Sharkov
Publisher / Source: 
Newsweek
Tag(s): 
Military Exercises
Military and Police Aid

Tajikistan Talks the Talk on Rights, But Opposition Trials Continue

Monday, May 16, 2016
Dushanbe says the right things in international forums, but hasn’t made measurable progress in fulfilling its rights commitments.English
Country(s): 
Tajikistan
Author(s): 
Catherine Putz
Publisher / Source: 
The Diplomat
Tag(s): 
Human Rights
United Nations

After Years of Distrust, U.S. Military Reconciles With Nigeria to Fight Boko Haram

Monday, May 16, 2016
Less than two years after it blocked a sale of American-made attack helicopters to Nigeria from Israel because of human rights concerns, the Obama administration says it is poised to sell up to 12 light attack aircraft to Nigeria as part of an effort to support the country’s fight against the Boko Haram militant group.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Helene Cooper
Dionne Searcey
Publisher / Source: 
The New York Times
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Terrorism
Terrorism
Military Equipment

Nigeria: France, Nigeria to Sign Defence Deal in Anti-Boko Haram Fight

Monday, May 16, 2016
France and Nigeria are to sign a military cooperation deal in the next few months, following the signing of a letter of intention when Presidents François Hollande and Muhammadu Buhari during an international conference on fighting the Boko Haram in Abuja this weekend. English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Tag(s): 
Arms Sales
Military Cooperation

Should the U.S. Worry About Tensions Between Shiite and Sunni Muslims in Central Asia?

Sunday, May 15, 2016
The five post-Soviet countries of Central Asia (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan) are secular states with a majority Sunni Muslim population — and each has a Shiite minority population. Sunni-Shiite tensions in other countries have escalated into violent conflicts in Syria, Iraq, Iran and elsewhere. So what’s the story on Central Asia’s Shiite groups?English
Country(s): 
Kazakhstan
Kyrgyzstan
Tajikistan
Turkmenistan
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Sebastien Peyrouse
Publisher / Source: 
The Washington Post
Tag(s): 
Sectarianism

U.S. Special Forces Order Airstrike on Somali Militants

Friday, May 13, 2016
U.S. Special Operations called in an airstrike on Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia Thursday when a mission to help Ugandan forces the American troops were accompanying turned into an unexpected battle.English
Country(s): 
Somalia
Author(s): 
Barbara Starr
Publisher / Source: 
CNN
Tag(s): 
Military Operations

Rwanda aids Burundi rebels, North Korea arms Congo - U.N. experts

Friday, May 13, 2016
A confidential report to the United Nations Security Council accuses Rwanda of providing training, financing and logistical support through early 2016 for Burundian rebels seeking to oust Burundi's President Pierre Nkurunziza.English
Country(s): 
Rwanda
Burundi
Democratic Republic of Congo (Kinshasa)
Author(s): 
Michelle Nichols
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

What happened to billions in US military aid to Egypt?

Friday, May 13, 2016
The Egyptian government is hindering Washington's ability to track billions of dollars worth of anti-aircraft missiles and other US weapons, the US government watchdog said in a blistering report just as Congress gets ready to renew the annual $1.3 billion request. English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Julian Pecquet
Publisher / Source: 
Al Monitor
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

State Department Fails to Vet or Monitor Military Aid to Egypt

Friday, May 13, 2016
The U.S isn’t sufficiently vetting the sale of weapons to the repressive government of Egypt, and doesn’t know enough about how those weapons are being used – including night vision goggles and riot control weapons.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Alex Emmons
Publisher / Source: 
The Intercept
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Iran Has More Volunteers for the Syrian War Than It Knows What to Do With

Friday, May 13, 2016
In its ongoing campaign to retake Aleppo, Assad’s army has relied heavily on the manpower and expertise of its Iranian allies. Since Feb. 3, the Syrian army — backed by Russian forces, the IRGC, and Tehran-backed militias — has reversed many of its military defeats on the outskirts of the city. English
Country(s): 
Syria
Author(s): 
Kristin Dailey
Publisher / Source: 
Foreign Policy Association
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Opinion: Russian Tank Deal With Nicaragua ‘Back to the Future’ Moment for U.S.

Friday, May 13, 2016
The cost of the 50 tanks reportedly totals $80 million. That is $9 million more than Nicaragua’s total 2015 defense budget. The acquisition of tanks is particularly perplexing to many in the region since Nicaragua has relatively good relations with its neighbors, has a growing tourist industry, and can boast in recent years as being the safest country for foreign tourists in all of Central America. English
Country(s): 
Nicaragua
Author(s): 
Daniel Dolan
Publisher / Source: 
USNI News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

Polish Military Support for Afghanistan

Friday, May 13, 2016
The contingent comprised of soldiers from the 8th Air Defence Regiment from Koszalin and the 12th Mechanised Division from Szczecin are scheduled to depart by the end of May. English
Country(s): 
Afghanistan
Publisher / Source: 
Radio Poland
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid
United Nations

Key U.S. Lawmakers Unwilling to Back Pakistan Military aid: Official

Friday, May 13, 2016
Key American lawmakers are not prepared to support US giving military aid to Pakistan without "some specific actions" by that country in combating terrorism, the Obama administration has said. "Key members of Congress have been clear they're not prepared to support US military aid to Pakistan absent some specific actions," State Department spokesperson Elizabeth Trudeau told reporters. English
Country(s): 
Pakistan
Publisher / Source: 
The Economic Times
Tag(s): 
Military and Police Aid

Uzbekistan and Russia Agree to Reset Bilateral Ties

Friday, May 13, 2016
The director of the Central Asia and Kazakhstan Studies Department of the Russian Institute for Commonwealth of Independent States countries confirmed that the settlement of the mutual claims deal will allow Tashkent to increase its military purchases from Russia in the future by making it eligible to receive Russian military loans—which had not been previously possible, due to legislative restrictions. English
Country(s): 
Uzbekistan
Author(s): 
Fozil Mashrab
Publisher / Source: 
The Times of Central Asia (TCA)
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation
Arms Sales

Jordan Expands RPG Cooperation With Russia, Belarus

Friday, May 13, 2016
Jordan’s defense industry is cooperating with Belarus and Russia to develop remotely operated and vehicle-launched versions of the Russian-designed RPG-32 for counterterrorism missions, according to industry executives here at Special Operations Forces Exhibition (SOFEX).English
Country(s): 
Jordan
Belarus
Author(s): 
Barbara Opall-Rome
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Cooperation

Nigerian Govt Orders Audit of Military Payroll

Friday, May 13, 2016
Following damning revelations from the trial of some Air Force chiefs in the past administration, the Minister of Finance, Mrs. Kemi Adeosun has ordered investigation into all military formation payroll in the country.English
Country(s): 
Nigeria
Author(s): 
Mathias Okwe
Publisher / Source: 
All Africa
Tag(s): 
Corruption
Military

First MRAPs Arrive in Egypt

Friday, May 13, 2016
The first shipment of mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles (MRAP) from the U.S. has been delivered to the Egyptian military, according to the U.S. Embassy in Egypt. While the number of vehicles delivered was not stated, it is the first round of MRAPs out of 762 the U.S. plan to send to Egypt.English
Country(s): 
Egypt
Author(s): 
Jen Judson
Publisher / Source: 
Defense News
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment

FARC and Colombian Government Approve Peace Agreement Deadline

Friday, May 13, 2016
The Colombian state and FARC guerrillas have approved an agreement to assure a final peace deal is executed during peace talks in Cuba. The Colombian government and members of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia, or FARC, agreed that the deal will be signed before May 18.English
Country(s): 
Colombia
Publisher / Source: 
TeleSur
Tag(s): 
Conflict

Tunisia Gets U.S Planes, Jeeps to Guard Libyan Border

Friday, May 13, 2016
The United States gave jeeps, communications technology and small aircraft to Tunisia on Thursday to help protect the border with Libya, where Islamic State has gained ground and set up training camps, officials said.English
Country(s): 
Tunisia
Author(s): 
Tarek Amara
Publisher / Source: 
Reuters
Tag(s): 
Military Equipment
Military and Police Aid
Terrorism

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